Family managed day program and respite care facility

K & K Quality Care Ltd. in Charlottetown is a community access program for people with an intellectual disability. Kathy Ward Doucette is the Owner and Operator, and her son Matthew Youland also works in the business.

“Our person-centered program is designed to assist individuals in acquiring the life skills necessary for personal growth, enhancing their family environment and community life,” says Kathy.

They offer programs such as social skills, discipline skills, work/school skills and academics, comprehension, problem solving, communication, and self-esteem.

Presently, 15 to 17 clients attend the program daily. Respite care is also offered to existing clients. Kathy also works with families that need help navigating other services and programs that could benefit their child.

The five staff work full-time and are all graduates from the Holland College Human Services program or the Child and Youth Worker program.

Kathy graduated from the Human Services program, and then opened the business. Kathy’s son Matthew graduated from the Child and Youth Worker program at Holland College, went to university, and then moved out west for a few years. He returned to PEI to help his mother with the business. “Life on PEI fits me,” says Matthew. “I’m close to family and I have good work opportunities.”

They hire at least two additional positions in the summer, and look for the same background in the summer staff as their full-time staff. “Finding the right person is always a challenge,” says Kathy. “The person must be willing to go beyond the call of duty and have lots of initiative. Clients and parents need to be comfortable knowing that each staff member will meet their expectations. This work requires a level of maturity that takes time and day-to-day experience to achieve.”

Upcoming Events

The Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is offering free tax preparation clinics where volunteers complete tax returns for eligible individuals. You may be eligible if you have a modest income and... [Read More...]

The Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is offering free tax preparation clinics where volunteers complete tax returns for eligible individuals. You may be eligible if you have a modest income and... [Read More...]

O’Leary Career Bridges is hosting an information session, for the upcoming spring program scheduled to begin on April 3rd, at the office on Tuesday, March 20th @ 10am. If you or someone you know would... [Read More...]

O’Leary Career Bridges is hosting an information session, for the upcoming spring program scheduled to begin on April 3rd, at the office on Tuesday, March 20th at 10 am. If you or someone you know... [Read More...]

The Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is offering free tax preparation clinics where volunteers complete tax returns for eligible individuals. You may be eligible if you have a modest income and... [Read More...]

NEW! At Nobody’s Perfect sessions, you can learn about your child’s feelings, behaviours, development, and safety as well as sharing what it is like to be a parent. This program is tailor made for you... [Read More...]

The Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is offering free tax preparation clinics where volunteers complete tax returns for eligible individuals. You may be eligible if you have a modest income and... [Read More...]

Playgroups give both children and grown-ups a chance to connect and socialize. Children get the opportunity to practice their social skills in a safe, familiar setting while adults can forge friendships and get support from... [Read More...]

Playgroups give both children and grown-ups a chance to connect and socialize. Children get the opportunity to practice their social skills in a safe, familiar setting while adults can forge friendships and get support from... [Read More...]

The Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is offering free tax preparation clinics where volunteers complete tax returns for eligible individuals. You may be eligible if you have a modest income and... [Read More...]

UPEI Professional Development Program This two-day course will explore the dynamics of team functioning. Through lectures and exercises (which may include role plays), participants will: • Examine the five stages of team development and the... [Read More...]

The Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is offering free tax preparation clinics where volunteers complete tax returns for eligible individuals. You may be eligible if you have a modest income and... [Read More...]

This group is for new parents of all ages and is offered free of charge. Onsite childcare, food supplements for breastfeeding moms, tasty nutritious snacks, resource kits, Books for Babies, baby & toddler clothing are... [Read More...]

The Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is offering free tax preparation clinics where volunteers complete tax returns for eligible individuals. You may be eligible if you have a modest income and... [Read More...]

UPEI Professional Development Program This two-day course will explore the dynamics of team functioning. Through lectures and exercises (which may include role plays), participants will: • Examine the five stages of team development and the... [Read More...]

The Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is offering free tax preparation clinics where volunteers complete tax returns for eligible individuals. You may be eligible if you have a modest income and... [Read More...]

Playgroups give both children and grown-ups a chance to connect and socialize. Children get the opportunity to practice their social skills in a safe, familiar setting while adults can forge friendships and get support from... [Read More...]

Playgroups give both children and grown-ups a chance to connect and socialize. Children get the opportunity to practice their social skills in a safe, familiar setting while adults can forge friendships and get support from... [Read More...]

The Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is offering free tax preparation clinics where volunteers complete tax returns for eligible individuals. You may be eligible if you have a modest income and... [Read More...]

The Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is offering free tax preparation clinics where volunteers complete tax returns for eligible individuals. You may be eligible if you have a modest income and... [Read More...]

The Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is offering free tax preparation clinics where volunteers complete tax returns for eligible individuals. You may be eligible if you have a modest income and... [Read More...]

The Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is offering free tax preparation clinics where volunteers complete tax returns for eligible individuals. You may be eligible if you have a modest income and... [Read More...]

Upcoming Events

The Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is offering free tax preparation clinics where volunteers complete tax returns for eligible individuals. You may be eligible if you have a modest income and... [Read More...]

The Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is offering free tax preparation clinics where volunteers complete tax returns for eligible individuals. You may be eligible if you have a modest income and... [Read More...]

O’Leary Career Bridges is hosting an information session, for the upcoming spring program scheduled to begin on April 3rd, at the office on Tuesday, March 20th @ 10am. If you or someone you know would... [Read More...]

O’Leary Career Bridges is hosting an information session, for the upcoming spring program scheduled to begin on April 3rd, at the office on Tuesday, March 20th at 10 am. If you or someone you know... [Read More...]